Vigil for George the Duck tonight

Two suspects carry the body presumed to be that of George, a popular River Walk duck

Two suspects carry the body presumed to be that of George, a popular River Walk duck

Photo: Animal Care Services

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Three men appear to join the two suspects after George's death.

Three men appear to join the two suspects after George's death.

Photo: Animal Care Services

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A fourth man joins the two suspects.

A fourth man joins the two suspects.

Photo: Animal Care Services

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Image from a shrine to George the duck.

Image from a shrine to George the duck.

Photo: Benjamin Olivo / mySA.com

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Vigil for George the Duck tonight

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As Animal Care Services continues to investigate the death of George the Duck — who killed him, how and why? — a vigil has been scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the Original Mexican Restaurant, 528 River Walk. The best way to get there is by taking the stairs down to the River Walk on Presa Street between Crockett and Commerce streets.

Since George’s death on May 29, a shrine has assembled next to the restaurant by the river. Small crosses are fastened to it and a small candle burns at the base.

Two men are suspected of attacking George, a red-masked Muscovy bird, in his sleep, killing him and then walking around the River Walk around 1 a.m. carrying around the duck’s body.

“He was very trusting, and I think that’s what has angered so many people,” said Angela Tudor, a San Antonio resident who also runs the Justice for George page. “When things happen to animals, people get mad, and they get angry. (The animals) can’t speak for themselves, they can’t defend themselves.”

On eBay, Georgia painter Ginette Callaway has captured the duck’s likeness in watercolor. At last look, the bid for the George portrait was $207.50.

Officially, the reward stands at $10,000 for anyone with information on the two men suspected to have killed George — $5,000 each from Crime Stoppers and the Humane Society of the United States.

A necropsy — an animal autopsy — has been performed. ACS is not ready to release the results.

“I will tell you, there were no surprises in the results that we received,” ACS spokeswoman Lisa Norwood said.

Cruelty to animals is a state felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

“When you see animal cruelty with the dog fighting and stuff like that, people are very sensitive about animals, which is good,” Bob Vallance, president of Crime Stoppers of San Antonio said. “Animals give people peace of mind. One thing about an animal, they are glad to see you when you get home.”

Call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-7867 or ACS at (210) 207-6664 to submit a tip.